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We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution. As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base. \n\nSUMMARY OF POSITION\nThe Inventory Control Supervisor is a working supervisor who leads Receiving, Vendor Managed Inventory, and Material Management Crib / Project Inventory operations. This role owns material from the receiving dock through storage, kitting, issue, return, and transfer. The Supervisor spends a significant portion of each shift performing hands-on receiving, kitting, and inventory transactions alongside the team, while also directing Material Management Specialists and Receiving staff, maintaining inventory accuracy, and enforcing documented procedures. Receiving operates as a function separate from Shipping, and the Supervisor partners with Shipping, Build Supervisors, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering to keep material flowing and to prevent shortages, material loss, and nonconforming product from reaching the floor.\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nThis document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.\nTeam Leadership and Supervision\nSupervise, schedule, and assign work for Material Management Specialists and Receiving staff across all shifts, including second shift and weekend coverage as needed.\nHire, train, and develop team members in SAP, the Material Tracking List (MTL), receiving, labeling, kitting, and crib procedures.\nSet performance expectations, coach, conduct reviews, and address attendance and conduct issues with Human Resources. Approve timecards, PTO, and overtime.\nWork alongside the team daily on receiving, kitting, issue/return, and cycle counts, and covering the floor during peak volume, absences, and shift gaps.\nReceiving and Project Receipt\nReceive incoming shipments, verifying part number, revision, quantity, unit of measure, condition, and required documentation against the PO and SAP.\nPost goods receipts in SAP and Project Receipt records in the MTL, including partial receipts and open lines.\nRoute material requiring inspection to Quality and keep nonconforming material segregated and identified until dispositioned.\nResolve receiving discrepancies (shortages, overages, wrong parts, damage, missing paperwork) with Purchasing, suppliers, and carriers.\nInventory Control and Traceability\nUse BOMs, MTLs, and SAP reports to verify part/sub-assembly linkage, catch shortages early, and flag BOM, revision, or master data errors to Engineering and Supply Chain.\nMaintain labeling standards, storage locations, and records so all project inventory is traceable and audit ready.\nManage and track Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).\nProcess and monitor Transfer Out/In transactions for outsourcing and internal value-add and follow up on overdue returns.\nKitting, Issue, and Return\nPartner with Build Supervisors on kitting priorities, then build, stage, and mark kits.\nCheck each kit against the current BOM/MTL revision, and allow no substitutions or alternates without documented Engineering or Quality approval.\nRecord all kit and non-kit issues and returns, manage second-shift kit pull reconciliation, and escalate missing or late items.\nEnforce the material management area process and serve as the escalation point for builders on material availability.\nInventory Accuracy and Process Compliance\nLead material audits, variance reconciliation, and root-cause analysis.\nFollow documented procedures and work instructions as written, hold the team to the same standard, and make process changes only through the approved change process.\nTrack and report key metrics (inventory accuracy, dock-to-stock time, kit completeness, overdue transfers), keep Build Supervisors and management updated on shortages and risks, and lead corrective action and continuous improvement.\nSafety, Housekeeping, and General\nEnsure the team follows Health, Safety, PPE, and housekeeping standards, and investigate and report incidents as required.\nKeep the receiving dock and crib organized and safe, and manage area supplies, scanners, and labeling equipment.\nAny additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.\n\nREQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE\nAny combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:\n5+ years of experience in inventory control, materials management, tool crib, shipping/receiving, or production support in a manufacturing environment (aerospace preferred), including 2+ years in a working lead or supervisory role.\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent.\nDemonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a team, including managing performance, scheduling, and multi-shift coverage.\nStrong knowledge of inventory discipline: location control, kitting, transactions (issue/return/transfer), cycle counting, and discrepancy resolution.\nProficiency in SAP (goods receipt, PO verification, reporting such as ZPO or equivalent).\nProficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook.\nDemonstrated ability to read and interpret BOMs, MTLs, or similar material lists.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform root-cause analysis on inventory variances.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with builders, supervisors, Shipping, Receiving, Supply Chain, Quality, and support teams.\nExceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in a fast-paced build environment, demonstrated through measurable results such as inventory accuracy, receiving error rates, or audit findings.\nThis position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a \"US Person\" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor’s or Associate’s degree, or technical training, in supply chain, operations, manufacturing, logistics, or a related field.\nExperience in aerospace/defense manufacturing, tooling, or complex project builds.\nExperience with barcode labeling, scanners, and inventory software/IMS tools.\nExperience with lean/continuous improvement methods, and familiarity with audit and compliance requirements (e.g., AS9100).\nForklift / powered industrial truck certification, or the ability to obtain it.\n\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY\n Directly supervises Material Management Specialists, Receiving staff, and other material Management Crib / Project Inventory staff including hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and corrective aciton. As a working supervisor, also performans hands-on receiving and material management work alongside direct reports.\n\nTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS\nMay be required to travel to other site locations during the workday; occasional overnight domestic travel may be required.\n\nWORKING CONDITIONS\nWorking conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.\nTypically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation\nMay access and work in the manufacturing plant\nWhile performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles\nThe employee may be exposed to vibration\nThe employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate\nMay be required to travel to other site locations during the work day\nMay be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands\nWork with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.\nKnows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.\nMust be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.\nMust be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms. \nMust be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time\nMust be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.\n\nSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS\nEmployment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.\nThis position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').\nAscent Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free +1 586-726-0500. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.\n\nBENEFITS\nMedical Insurance\nDental Insurance\nVision Insurance\nShort- and Long-Term Disability Insurance\nLife Insurance \nAD&D Insurance\nPTO\n401k Match\n\nNo Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors \nPlease note that Ascent Aerospace does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to Ascent Aerospace will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. 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